Many fans are excited about the upcoming Firestorm revival, but newer fans might not get the…
Ronald-Thomas Fleming
Host-- Fantastic Comic Fan Podcast, your guide in discovering their next digital adventure, from the Golden Age of comics to some of the latest releases tailored to their unique tastes and preferences. With over 40 years immersed in comic book lore, my enjoyment for them remains undiminished—an enthusiasm I strive to ignite in both old and new fans. Have a fantastic comic you think I should cover send me an email at fantastic_comic_fan@outlook.com
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: The Original X-Men Blue & Gold
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve talked about missing the current crop of X—Men titles…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Never Early for the Holidays With Archie
I’m skipping the spooky season this year, and I’m blaming it on Archie, who recently released…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: The Legion’s Curse
For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been working on pieces about the Legion and some…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: J. Michael Straczynski: More Than You Know
Any fans who’ve been around for a bit know the name J. Michael Straczynski. There has…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Golden Age Riverdale
One of the first things I usually ask fans when I write about Archie is when…
RICH REVIEWS: Toxie Team-Up # 4
Title: Toxie Team-Up # 4 Publisher: Ahoy Comics Writers: Tom Peyer, Tyrone Finch, Margaret C. Beeler…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Fantastic Superman Trades
It’s another solo spotlight, and this time I’m diving into a few standout Superman trades—stories I…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Archie
We’re back with another deep dive into the world of Archie Comics—one of the few publishers…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Zenescope Reaches Milestone
With the bigger publishers mostly ignoring legacy numbering, few comics reach a hundred issues these days.…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: How Many Legions Can You Count?
I’ve done a little spotlight on the Legion of Superheroes, which possibly has the most messed-up…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Metal Hurlant #2 – A Psychedelic Dive into Galactic Mayhem
With all the upheavals and changes in the industry, it’s hard to keep track of some…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Website Just For Crusader Fan!
Off and on for a bit, I’ve been dipping into Archie’s Mighty Crusaders. Launched in the…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: A Legion in Crisis
Whenever I think of Superboy and the Legion, I often have that old song from The…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Indy Spotlight Byrd’s Eye View Comics
I often say we are in a new Golden Age for comic books, because there are…
Fantastic Comics From Zenescope
Last week, I spotlighted a comic company that had been around for twenty years and, admittedly,…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Archie Before Archie – The Golden Age
Archie Comics hasn’t always received the love it deserves over the years. Fans should occasionally sample…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Add Something Kirby to Your Collection
If there is one creator who fans can never get enough of and who always seems…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Going Cosmic With the X-Men
With the current line of X-Men comics going on hiatus for another event, you might be…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: An AI Podcast
Today’s show ran on pure AI magic. The outcome? Equal parts jaw-dropping and just a little…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Time to Revisit the Legion
I have been a long-time fan of the Legion of Superheroes, and there was a time…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Ghost Machine
Nick Wilson from the Ghost Machine podcast joins me for an in-depth primer on everything Ghost Machine—what it…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Zenoscope—Going Beyond Capes
While at the San Diego Comic Con, I was amazed by the number of indie publishers…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Archie Gets Spooky
With the spooky season right around the corner, it’s time to delve deeper into something spookily…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Fantagraphics Loses Its Way With Latest Lost Marvels
Fantagraphics released its latest Lost Marvels series, Howard Chaykin Vol. 1, which collects some little-seen 1970s…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: DC’s 2nd Mighty Crusaders Revival
While Archie and the Gang have gotten their deserved share of the Archie Comics attention, there…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Jack of All Comics!
As a longtime fan, I have often felt that Stan Lee overshadowed Jack Kirby. I’m not…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN INTERVIEW: Rik Offenberger
I recently had Rik Offenberger on my campaign podcast, Fantastic Comic Fan Showcase, where he talked…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Jigging With Jughead
I’ve become a fan of the line of Archie’s digest, because for the price, they have…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: San Diego Con 2025
A week ago, I was at the San Diego Comic Con, which I was graciously given…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Byrne’s Superman
Journalist, publisher, and all-around comics connoisseur Rik Offenberger stops by to break down John Byrne’s landmark…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Superman Movies
Writer and comic book historian Robert Jeschonek joins the show for a deep dive into the…